This sample itinerary gives you an idea of what to expect during your YES Program. Please note that there may be changes week to week during your course, and the optional activities are always subject to change. Each Sunday we will share the specific weekly schedule for that week, and we publish it online so you can always have it at your fingertips.
WEEK 1 – Ski Improvement Week
WEEK 1 |
ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Arrival Day | Arrange ski gear and pick up pass – prepare for first day on snow. |
| Sunday | 9:30am – Meet at Longhorn patio for an On-Snow Orientation day | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
6:00pm – Boot Fitting Seminar |
| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 2 – LEVEL 1 TRAINING / PREP
WEEK 2 |
ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – 3:00pm – Prior Factory Tour |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 2:00pm – Equipment tuning clinic – Profile |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
6:00pm – Injury prevention course |
| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 3 – CSIA LEVEL 1 EXAM
WEEK 3 |
ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – 3:00pm – Anyone for Bungee Jumping? |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | |
| Monday | 8:30am – CSIA Level 1 Exam | Indoor class session 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – CSIA Level 1 Exam | Indoor class session 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – CSIA Level 1 Exam | Exam results – location and time TBA |
| Thursday | REST DAY | |
| Friday | REST DAY | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function Whistler Village |
WEEK 4 – AST Level 1 – Backcountry Course
Week 4 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Canucks vs Maple Leaf in Vancouver |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | |
| Monday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Tuesday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Wednesday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Thursday | Rest Day – group house clean-up | |
| Friday | Backcountry day !!! | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function Whistler Village |
WEEK 5 – Ski Improvement for Level 2
Week 5 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – YES Amazing Race |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | 6:30pm – Optional Activity – Fire & Ice show |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 6 – Level 2 Training / CSIA Modules
Week 6 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Snowmobiling |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet CSIA Trainer for 2 Day Ski Module at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet CSIA Trainer for 2 Day Ski Module at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet CSIA Trainer for 2 Day Teaching Module at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Friday | 9:30am – Meet CSIA Trainer for 2 Day Teaching Module at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 7 – CSIA Level 2 Exam
Week 7 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day (or get in some practise before your exam!) | |
| Sunday | Rest Day | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet CSIA Examiner for Level 2 Exam | |
| Wednesday | 9:30am – Meet CSIA Examiner for Level 2 Exam | Exam results – location and time TBA |
| Thursday | Rest Day | |
| Friday | Fun ski adventure day | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Whistler Village |
WEEK 8 – CADS (Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing) Level 1
Week 8 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Ziptrek |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | |
| Monday | CADS Level 1 | |
| Tuesday | CADS Level 1 | |
| Wednesday | CADS Level 1 | |
| Thursday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 9 – AST Advanced – Backcountry Course
Week 9 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Snow Mobiling |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | |
| Monday | AST Advanced – Backcountry Course | |
| Tuesday | AST Advanced – Backcountry Course | |
| Wednesday | AST Advanced – Backcountry Course | Overnight stay in backcountry |
| Thursday | AST Advanced – Backcountry Course | |
| Friday | Rest Day | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 10 – Extreme Powder Week
Week 10 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Dog Sledding |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 11 – Snow Park Training
Week 11 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – 80s dress up day |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ski with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
| Saturday | Departure Day |
